Senior Manager, Tax (Based in Japan OR Japanese Speaker in Singapore)
Our client is a leading healthcare US MNC, looking for a Senior Manager, Tax, based in the company's Group headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Also open to a Japanese speaking candidate who can be based in the Singapore office.
This person will be the primary point of contact with other stakeholders in Japan, including senior executives, when they require general tax advice.
This role reports to the Global Tax Director, and will have 1 direct report in Japan. The candidate is expected to have supervisory experience and be comfortable with taking charge of Japanese tax operations including National/Local Corporate Tax, Japanese VAT and Tax fillings.
Key Accountabilities:
Japanese Tax Operations
- Overall responsible for Japanese tax operation including National/Local Corporate Tax, Japanese VAT and these Tax filling.
- Support related business division or other Finance division for their consultation on domestic or cross-border transactions.
- Arrange consultation and discuss with external tax advisors for tax compliance/planning/tax audits.
- Manage and mentor 1 direct report in Japan.
International tax and other Group tax activities
- Support the Global tax team for tax planning opportunities, especially from a Japanese tax perspective.
- Support the Global tax team for the Group's transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR) and BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 implementation.
- Support Global Accounting team for tax related topics such as tax provision, deferred tax asset/liability and Global Minimum Tax (BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2) disclosures in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Tax Audits or queries in Japan
- Update the global tax director on any tax audits in Japan
- Negotiate with tax authorities during Tax Audits on Global and domestic transactions. This will require this person to understand the global commercial flows of the Group very well.
Inherent Requirements:
Key Skills / Core Competencies
- Fluent in English for liaising between Tax Global and Japanese related parties
- Prior knowledge of transfer pricing concepts and tax restructuring experience
- Prior experience with leading and mentoring is preferred
Personal Attributes
- Able to communicate tax concepts clearly to internal stakeholders in English and Japanese.
- Detail-oriented and able to analyze complex tax issues.
- Embrace change and be adaptable.
- Self-driven to stay updated on changing tax laws and adapt strategies accordingly.
Experience/ Education
- Master or bachelor’s in business administration/finance and accounting
- Over 10 years of tax experience with an MNC or tax advisory firm
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (Japan) is desirable
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.